Bing has long been in competition with Google. As of now, the market situation stands at:

• Google having an unformidable 66% of US market share.
• Bing with 15% US market share.

The stats clearly show that Bing is far behind Google in terms of market share. This is why most of the search engine marketing service providers, target Google instead of going for Bing. The lines below explain the major differentiator Bing carries, along with the changes Bing is about to roll that most probably will change the market share situation for Bing.

Key Differentiator:

The key differentiator between Google and Bing, which has made it possible for Bing to survive this long, is its access to the data of top social networking platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

It is the prime advantage, which Bing has over Google, as Google does not have any access to personal data of such platforms. The results displayed by Bing, are an outcome of an algorithm that takes into account the information from social networking platforms from the likes of Twitter and Facebook. This is the only edge Bing has over Google.

However, despite the edge that Bing has over Google, it still hasn’t been able to call itself successful, or has had a chance to compete with Google in a real sense. Bing plans to fill in this discrepancy with the latest layout it is to roll out on 15 May.

Bing Search Display Changes:

On May 15, 2012, Bing is to run the test phase of its display changes. Anyone who wants to try out the new display can request for an invitation. The new Bing search result display is divided into three parts.

1. Left Column:

The left column of the three parts search results carries the same blue links of organic results. The results displayed are what Bing finds most relevant to the search query.

2. Snapshot:

The middles section of the new layout is called ‘snapshot’. It is a place reserved for task completion such as:

• Making reservation for hotel
• Getting directions
• Movie tickets buying

This feature won’t be available to the users in the testing phase. However, once the feature goes on live, the snapshots will provide a view of hotel rooms if you are looking for a hotel, times of movies, if you have searched for a movie.

3. Side Bar:

The third distribution of the search results comes in the form of a sidebar, which the users logged into Facebook could use to see the recommendations of their friends for their search term. Sidebar is the area where the role of a social media marketing firm comes in. the sidebar comes with three prominent features:

• Firstly, user will be able to ask questions from their friends on Facebook using the sidebar, without leaving search page.
• Secondly, the results of the search will have the option of being shared on Facebook profile.
• Thirdly, the sidebar will also be showing relevant live tweets.

Conclusion:

In a nutshell, although till now Bing has proved to be an insignificant opponent to Google, however, with the launch of the new layout, Bing hopes to pace up the increase in its market share, if see a dramatic increase.

]]> http://www.agfibertechnology.com/new-search-result-layout-changes-that-will-help-bing-compete-better-with-google/feed/ 0 http://www.agfibertechnology.com/new-jobs-in-the-tech-industry/ http://www.agfibertechnology.com/new-jobs-in-the-tech-industry/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 12:26:57 +0000 Josephbker http://www.agfibertechnology.com/?p=3045 With cloud computing expected to be used by thousands of businesses in the coming years, experts are now predicting that the market growth will produce millions of new jobs in the near future.

By 2015, as many as 14 million new cloud computing jobs will be created by the growth of cloud computing, which packages computing as a service rather than a product and shared resources, which are stored in the “cloud,” are available to users over a network.

Currently, many companies who utilize cloud computing do so through a third-party provider. But the growing reliance on cloud computing will soon make it feasible for these companies to employ their own cloud computing professionals instead of outsourcing as they currently do.

The majority of the job growth is expected in India and China, with about 1.2 million jobs coming to the United States and Canada.

A major reason many companies are expected to gravitate toward cloud computing systems in the next few years is the economic incentive presented by computing through a network. Experts contend that a small financial investment made up-front by companies, regardless of size, can yield significant returns over the long run as companies experience lower computing costs and increased efficiency.

This reduction in IT spending is expected to benefit businesses in certain industries more than others. The financial, media and communications industries should see the largest investment in cloud computing jobs and services, but industries of all kinds, and businesses of any size, will ultimately find cloud computing to be more practical and beneficial to their operations, if only because a transition to cloud computing can free up a businesses resources to be devoted to other services or projects.

Although in-house cloud computing jobs are expected to see significant growth in the next few years, third-party cloud computing servicers are expected to remain high in demand. San Antonio-based Rackspace has been providing cloud computing services since 2001 and is one of the worldwide leaders in cloud hosting and computing. To service a client list of more than 6,000, Rackspace employs thousands of workers offering diverse skill sets to perform various functions for the cloud computing servicer.

Currently, the company has a number of positions available relevant to its cloud computing service, and many other businesses operating in the cloud are actively seeking out professionals to fulfill similar roles. Among these open positions are storage engineers to help maintain the hosting storage solutions for the company, as well as web developers to assist in a range of web-related functions.

Rackspace is also on the lookout for marketing professionals to publicize their products and services, business development consultants, graphic designers, and communications operations managers.

Although a background in IT can be a boost in entering the market as a cloud computing professional, the anticipated explosion of jobs is expected to create a stream of opportunities for professionals to get their feet wet in the cloud computing industry. Job growth in the years to come can also add stability and security to these careers, and entering the market on the cusp of its rapid growth could allow professionals to position themselves as experts in applying their skill set to the cloud computing industry.

If you are preparing to hit the road with your family and your dog for a trip to Chicago, you will be thrilled to know the world of apps has caught up with all of your travel needs. With the aid of your clever gadgets, you can book a reservation in one of the better Chicago hotels with recommendations for pet-friendly hotels and family fun activities.

Pre-Planning on Your iPad

For those of you who want to keep an easy-to-read itinerary of your trip, you’ll be happy to know that Apple provides an iPad app spreadsheet application that will do just the trick. Free Spreadsheet by Luminant Software will help you keep a clear easily navigable list of places, times and budgets. Your spreadsheet will give you the opportunity to see your trip at a glance and allow you to make changes in an organized fashion. While glancing at hotel, event and restaurant websites provides great details, having a simple breakdown will help keep your family on time and on budget.

Contingency Plans are De Rigueur in the World of Technology

While technology makes our lives much easier on so many fronts, there are times when hotel reservations become lost in the shuffle. You don’t want your family and your family pet to be stuck in the city without a back-up plan. This is where your mobile apps and your spreadsheet can come into play. If you arrive at your hotel and the front desk clerk informs you that your reservation has been lost, you need to have a backup strategy to ensure safety and comfort in lodging for your loved ones.

You probably won’t have easy access to a desktop computer, but with your mobile device, you will have instant access to the Internet. With an application such as Booking.com Hotel Reservations, you will be able to secure a hotel in no time. You can further solidify your plans by adding a list of additional hotels to your spreadsheet before you leave home. Taking full advantage of your mobile devices and applications may help to keep your family out of the cold of the Windy City if your primary plans go awry.

Technology on the Road

Technology can now make nearly every aspect of your road trip to Chicago simple. Between having your selection of music streaming from your iPod, a list of family friendly restaurants available along your trip’s route and the ability to pinpoint your location at any time during your road trip, mobile devices address all your travel needs.

Google Maps will keep you on course for your Chicago destination, regardless of where you start your trip. This app allows you to choose from a variety of routes and to live track your trip without worry of getting lost.

Your Trip With Technology

Traveling will be a breeze for you and your loved ones when you utilize mobile technology. While it doesn’t prevent grumpy kids or pumps in the road, it can help you keep calm when plans change. And it can keep you on track and relaxed as you follow your mobile itinerary.

The wonderful thing about motion sensor taps is the feature that defines them – they control the flow of water according to the motion of your hands. Every time you put your hands within the proximity of the motion sensor on the tap, it turns the flow on and when you retract your hands, the water stops flowing. So, now whether you are scrubbing your face, cleaning your teeth, shaving or just washing your hands, you do not need to turn the tap on or off. Not only is this a very convenient amenity, thanks to technology, this also helps save a lot of water that would otherwise have been wasted. Some more advanced taps also control the amount of flow of water, in addition to turning it on and off.

These faucets are also very helpful in a kid’s bathroom, because kids tend to get distracted too easily, and are therefore more prone to forget turning taps off or turning the flow too high. It also has a fun element for kids as they are always fascinated by things that happen automatically, so kids might be more amenable to the idea of brushing their teeth or washing their hands. Motion sensor taps ensure conservation of water. Also, motion sensor taps are believed to conserve as much as 30 to 50 percent of water. It is not only an environmental benefit, but financial too, as per the cost of water. Motion sensor taps and showers are a beneficial investment.

Aside from the conservation of water, motion sensor taps are also beneficial from a health perspective. Keeping in mind that bacteria spread through touch, every one washing their hands will be transferring their bacteria to the tap while simultaneously receiving bacteria already on the tap. So, people using the same taps will inevitably be susceptible to each other’s bacterial viruses, hence rendering washing hands useless. Unless people are ready to diligently disinfect the taps every time before washing hands or anything else, they should look into installing motion sensor taps. Not only do they help conserve water, they are also more hygienic, so they are both environment-friendly and good for prevention of diseases.

The WebPages of our website are the first things that will define any business or product. They will give out the vibe, a call to action scenario, which will attract the users to your business, and the creation of such a vibe is the daunting task taken up by a professional designer.

The Need for Getting the Right Web designer:

You cannot deny the importance of any web designer. Have you ever prematurely created a website yourself? If yes then you must know all the consequences that are related with the creation of an aesthetically appealing and useable website.

For that reason, you need to get the services of a good web design firm, whether the work relates to the building of a new website or to the renovation of the older one to get good results.

Homepage is the utmost important place of any website. It gives out the required information and is a place where the visitors can access all the business chunks, compiled together at one place. A good preview of your website is a brief picture of your main page, which helps in developing your image.

Here is something that will help you understand the importance of a good designing firm for your website.

Making or Breaking Your Image Online:

It is true that web designing company is the first and the most critical aspect in bringing your business to the top or leading it to failure. Unless you have a strong business grounds and have the support of a good web design team, you cannot take chances with every amateur web designer to work for you. Despite the low rates, you need to hire a professional to do the image building work for you online.

• Checking the Experience and Skills:

The first and foremost thing in selecting any website is by checking if they have sound experience or not. A designer or a company must have a degree or certificates to support their functioning. Analyze the type of technical skills they have, to make your website more attractive.

• Looking at the Portfolio:

Review the websites, which the designers have already worked at. This will help you understand the kind of tools and techniques they imply and the kind of marketing material will they create.

• Additional Services Offered by the Firms:

Determine the costs and check out the other products and services, which the company offers. Many companies also provide a complete website completion package with web hosting, content management, optimizations and other services, as a complete package for your business development online.

• Communication of Ideas:

Exclude the communication gap with your designer. Make them understand what you require and let them communicate their ideas with you.

• Structuring a Long-Term Relationship:

Try to lock up a tight relationship with your designing company. With long-term relationships, you can always rebuild a website for added benefits.

Many of us think of a PhD as a one-way ticket to a tweed jacket and a tenure offer. Long forays into academia often result in remaining in that field for a lifetime, either as a researcher or a professor. But a challenging job market and developments in technology knows means that suddenly a physics degree may help you own your own business. Read on for examples of people who took non-traditional career paths and proved the old adage that a major is simply a starting point, and learn how thinking outside the box can result in renewed career success.

• Glide through the transition. The economy took a downturn in 2008, leaving many Americans without jobs. As the unemployed embarked on the job hunt, some found that switching industries gave them a leg up. One Boston woman made a lateral move from marketing to manufacturing. She remained in the tech industry, but switched titles completely. The trick to negotiating a late-in-life career change is being able to translate your skills. Ask someone in a position similar to the one you want to look over your resume and replace your wording with industry-specific jargon. Future employers will know exactly what your skillset is, and how it can be applied.
• Play to your strengths. The owner of Ednovation employs 200 people in offices around the globe. He obtained a degree in physics. Working with the theoretical for years not only gave him a gift for explanation and communication, it also inspired him to start working in the “real world.” As a business owner, you can see the relevance of your work, and results come about much quicker. Scientific training also results in thorough behavior and extensive networks and connections, all enviable gifts in the business world.
• Engage in research. College majors fall loosely into two categories: job titles (engineering, social work) and academic areas (literature, anthropology.) For those who pursue the latter course, their four to eight years of schooling consist primarily of research. The owner of Semicaps, a self-proclaimed academic, explains, “My aim is to continue to do more research, for as an academic, I want my work to be important to all the problems in this industry. I want to anticipate the problems and build up technical expertise and manpower in this field.”

Gone are the days when someone would stay in the same job for twenty years. For better or for worse, the world is changing. Employers seem to value an adaptive individual with new ideas. Not to mention, as technology grows exponentially by the day, even the most steadfast of employees would be hard-pressed to keep up. Instead of feeling stuck in your chosen field, consider how your skills could make a difference. Would the power over words gained after years of poetry help you write engaging marketing copy, or grant applications for non-profits? Can you apply years of teaching experience to managing a large group of employees? This kind of crossover thinking leads to more opportunities for you while equating to better businesses globally.

Creating an Optimized Profile

• Use relevant keywords. When developing the content to place on its profile, a company should make use of keywords that relate to its products, services and goals. By including these keywords, the business will attract the attention of search engines, thus making the profile more visible to users who are searching for a business of that type. However, businesses should not overuse these keywords, as this can actually lower the profile’s ranking in search engine results.
• Link to the company website. Companies should always include a link to their official website on all social media profiles, including LinkedIn. Doing so allows users who locate the business’s profile to access the company’s other pages without performing another external search, thus increasing the chances of conversion. A business should also include links to its LinkedIn profile on its official website.
• Don’t skimp on details. When companies create their profiles, they should include as many useful details about their business as possible. Consumers and other businesses are more likely to interact with a company if its profile answers all of their questions.

Using the Profile

• Update frequently. Businesses should update their LinkedIn profiles regularly. Consumers, potential employees and other companies may be nervous about connecting with the company if the information on its profile is dated.
• Create and join groups. Creating a group on LinkedIn is an excellent strategy that businesses can use to connect with specific people or organizations. For example, a business specializing in software development could create a group for companies that work with computer information systems. Businesses can also join relevant groups to connect with even more organizations, professionals and potential consumers.
• Focus on local businesses and consumers. A business’s initial focus on LinkedIn should be connecting with the local population, especially if the business is small or new. After a local network is established, the business can expand its focus to other locations.

LinkedIn is a very effective networking tool for businesses in all industries. Even students who are about to graduate from a brick and mortor or online college like American InterContinental University can use this tool to reach out for potential job opportunities. After businesses develop a local network, they can begin making connections with organizations and consumers outside of their region. LinkedIn is also a popular network that attracts new users every day, so businesses that utilize it have the opportunity to reach a large audience. By following the tips above, a company can create an engaging profile that fosters the development of professional connections and attracts new consumers.

1. Regained Freedom

People with disabilities related to mobility used to have to rely on others to help them get around on an ongoing basis. This all changed with the development of powered wheelchairs and handicapped vans, which allow those confined to wheelchairs to get behind the steering wheel again (or for the first time). A regained sense of freedom can go a long way toward helping people with disabilities enjoy a quality of life that they wouldn’t otherwise have.

2. Regained Education

The public education system in the U.S. has struggled for a long time to integrate students with disabilities into the classroom. Technology has made it easier to give each student the personalized program needed to educate each student by using his strengths, interests and pacing. iPhones and iPod Touches are being increasingly used in special education classrooms, allowing students who have trouble communicating or concentrating to learn on touch screens and taking some of the stress off the teachers.

3. Regained Entertainment

Watching television used to be very difficult for people who were hard of hearing because they couldn’t hear what was being said on-screen. Beginning in 1993, the FCC required that televisions include technology for closed captioning, which displays speech along the bottom of the screen in real time. This technology was critical for allowing people to read what was happening on the news and on all of their programming, not just for movies or shows with built-in captions. Since then, closed captioning technology has become more sophisticated so that it does an even better job of providing accurate text for spoken words in programming.

4. Regained Communication

One of the primary ways that people with disabilities have been able to regain their ability to communicate with and interact with the rest of the population is through text-to-speech technology. It’s a useful solution with people who have vision or hearing problems. People who can’t see text can benefit from hearing it spoken to them. On the other hand, people who can’t hear can use text-to-speech technology as a method of outgoing communication when they don’t have speaking skills and are with people who don’t know sign language. They just type what they want to communicate on a device that speaks it for them.

5. Regained Technology

There are many clever input systems for computers these days, including puff-and-sip controls that allow the user to control on-screen options with their breath and keyboard filters that help people type with fewer keystrokes. People with disabilities are able to interact with computers, tablets and phones through whatever method works best for them.

We can be sure that in the future, technology will continue to expand to meet the needs of people with disabilities. These innovations have a large market, including thousands of happy users who are thrilled to be able to do some of the things they were missing out on. Every time another need is recognized, developers are sure to get to work coming up with a way to meet that need and help people with disabilities regain some of their independence.

What Are Google Glasses?

If you have seen the YouTube video or any of the other mobile marketing tactics used by Google, you will have an idea of what Google glasses are. However, not everyone knows exactly what they are. Google is in the process of creating a unique pair of glasses that will serve as a combination of several things. These glasses will serve as a smartphone, mobile computer device and augmented reality portal. Through these glasses, you will not just see the world, but information drawn from the world around you and the cloud storage.

How Do Google Glasses Work?

Now that you know what Google glasses are, you’ll need to know how they work. As you go through your day, the computer within the glasses will display information on the glasses so you can read it. For instance, if you look at the sky, the glasses will pull up the weather forecast so you can plan your day. Some of the features are also voice activated. For instance, if you take a chat request or a text message on the glasses, you’ll be able to send a response by speaking it. You can use the glasses to map out a route, read a restaurant menu before you even go inside and more.

Are Google Glasses Right for Me?

Once Google glasses are released on the market, it will be up to you to decide if they are right for you. One of the considerations you need to make is whether you already wear glasses. If you don’t already need glasses, wearing Google glasses may not be something you want to do. However, if you already wear glasses or like to keep up to speed on the latest technology, these could be perfect for you. Having all of this information right in front of your eyes can be a great blessing or it can be an annoyance. Only you know if they will work for you.

Google and Marketing

The phenomenon of Google glasses is still very new. However, Google took advantage of mobile marketing techniques to help spread the word about these unique glasses. To announce these new glasses, which are still in the process of development, Google simply created and posted a video on YouTube. For most companies, such a small effort would likely go fairly unnoticed. However, when Google tries it, it becomes a stroke of marketing genius. As more people see the video, they will spread it through social media and email to everyone they know.

Even though Google is well known for its search engine and email service, it is quickly growing in other areas of technology. The pending release of the new Google glasses could launch Google into the world of mobile devices, helping everyone use mobile marketing more efficiently. It remains to be seen whether Google glasses will live up to expectations or be worth the cost; however, this could prove to be the next best thing in the tech world.

We sorted through the mass application of fitness to provide the review of the top five. All these applications rely on technology to provide GPS position data and speed, although some can be adapted for indoor / treadmill use, as well.

Garmin Fit App (iPhone and Android) ($ 0.99)

Garmin is well known for its high quality, dedicated parking and fitness GPS devices, so it’s no surprise that this fitness application is among the best for iPhone and Android. You can use it during running and cycling. The application provides current speed, distance traveled, the road traveled and calories burned. The interface is clear and easy to use.

You can connect a Garmin ANT + adapter to use signals from a wireless heart rate monitor Garmin. The application also easily fit Garmin uploads all your training data for the excellent (and free) service to Garmin Connect online training log. So see your route maps and summaries of training in their own app. You can map and share routes and workouts from Garmin Connect, as well. The application includes a nice bar that controls the iTunes music without interrupting your workout data and control training. All-around, to 99 cents this app is a great way to go.

Adidas miCoach App (iPhone or iPod Touch) (free)

This is another application that that is used extensively, yet this application is not available for Android users. The miCoach application measures distance, pace, calories burned and time elapsed. Like the Garmin, miCoach is also a well-made control bar for music that does not cut checks and training statistics. Adidas miCoach has aggressively expanded its line, which now includes a unit for pacer treadmill workouts, and wireless heart rate monitor accessories . It can be set with acoustic warnings miCoach customizable (for the range of heart rate or rhythm, for example). You connect, store, analyze and share your workouts and statistics on the free online service miCoach.

Nike + GPS (iPhone or iPod Touch) ($ 1.99)

Nike simultaneously entered into iPhone apps and GPS technology (the company used to rely on accelerometers foot pod) with the introduction of its $ 1.99 Nike + GPS app. Like the other applications, the Nike + GPS App measures pace, distance, and location specific, and allows you to upload, store and share locations of a free Nike + site. Nike emphasizes fun and motivation, then you may also receive inspiration from the famous Nike athletes as part of your routine, set up “power songs” for critical parts of your workouts, or get a voice feedback on your pace. Accessories include the Nike + Nike + sensor for treadmill workouts, and a speed range wireless heart rate monitor.

Google My Tracks (Android) (Free)

There are a lot of Android OS smartphone users dedicated to Google My Tracks application, and for good reason. It provides a lot of functionality to the great price of free. With My Tracks, you can keep track of your progress on a map, and monitor time, distance, speed, elevation and in real time. The application also has a nice zoomable feature elevation profiles. You can also set waypoints with this application. Options include load Google Maps, Google Docs, export as GPX , or Tweet your link map. Google My Tracks is also popular with hikers and backpackers.

RunKeeper (iPhone, iPod Touch, Android) (Free)

If you’re a serious racer – not surprisingly – the RunKeeper application might be the best choice. RunKeeper goes beyond the basics to offer functionality for runners like interval training (including audio), the split times and stimulation target with audible cues. You can also manually enter training statistics if you do a treadmill workout that you want to save. Like the other applications in this review, RunKeeper allows you to manage your music without leaving the application. Separate hardware is available for monitoring heart rate, and application load and store heart rate data, if they wish. The RunKeeper application is supported by the monitoring, sharing and mapping service charge runkeeper.com.

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